Dunsmoor

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   Thor

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The quality, especially service, has diminished in the past year. I was a big fan when they opened, but in two recent visits, I was disappointed. On both occasions, the host was particularly unhelpful. Yesterday she was even ambivalent while we waited 25 minutes past our reservation time. She instructed us to wait in the bar, but there was no room in the bar. She seemed irritated with us as we stood instead at the entrance and waited for our table. The only alternative was to stand outside in the rain. When she finally seated us, there was no apology or acknowledgement. The service team does know the menu, but they are not coordinated between themselves. Multiple servers came to ask the same questions, and on a humorous note, the somm recommended a bottle of wine, but then apparently departed for the evening without telling our server which wine or what the price was (it eas off menu). When finished, one server cleared the empty bottle, then the other server came and asked if we could remember the name of the wine and the price so he could put it on the bill. One server also told us a story about a customer who was banned from the restaurant. While banter is banter, this is not a customer-friendly topic, kind of threatening. Also, why do servers show up at a table carrying dirty dishes from another table? That’s unappetizing and more like a diner than a restaurant with a $300 tab. James Beard winning chef Michael Solomonov spoke about his success by underlining the importance keeping one eye on the kitchen and one eye on the front of house. At Dunsmoor, no one is keeping an eye out on the front of house.  I worry that the fact that it’s crowded only encourages the owners to believe that they’re doing fine when in reality the place already needs an overhaul. Fingers crossed. NELA needs good restaurants, and this one was promising until it wasn’t.
   

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   Jackie

   Los Angeles

   18 reviews

   3.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   All I read was about how this place has amazing food and I can say all of what we ordered was just “ok.” The famous cornbread was missing something. The mushrooms were cold. The chive potatoes were good but also not that warm. The rib eye was nothing special. It wasn’t warm enough and the flavor was lacking. Overall I was disappointed in the food. It was also too loud. The service was good.
   

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   Aaron

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the best meals in Los Angeles . Amazing food start to finish
   

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   Garrett

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I have to say, Ive been to Dunsmoor only a few times, but it feels like it just keeps getting better and better and the restaurant and food were already incredible the first time. The service is always top notch and the atmosphere is a really great vibe. I can't say enough great things about Dunsmoor.
   

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   Fedor

   Phoenix

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   the food was absolutely great - could not ask for much better. The experience was marred by an obnoxious waiter (just one person - male with blond hair) who decided to be demeaning to the table. We had the oysters (great) and one of our table requested some vinegar - entirely a diners choice - when removing the vinegar, he chose to say "and how was the vinegar?". Unprofessional and from that point on we had terrible service from him. The other wait staff were delightful and took over our table. Particularly the sommelier
   

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   Yoni

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Genuinely lovely time at Dunsmoor! Will absolutely go back for more drinks and southern hospitality. Food was delicious and full of flavor.
   

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   Brandon

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of my favorite spots in town! Hands down. Top notch food and service is always great.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 13 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Refused to serve fries in the dining room “only available at the bar” 32 oz ribeye is actually bone in and included in the weight. Not writting on menu
   

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   James

   Los Angeles

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 10 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Open fire cooking. Great menu and really good service for a Saturday night. Fun space. Highly recommend
   

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    Mario

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    A very good restaurant, althou, when i ask for two dishes at the menu, both are finished.
    

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